Cost of Living Calculator - Hickory, North Carolina vs Aurora, Illinois


The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 1.0% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,510 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Aurora
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs Aurora, IL
Compared to Hickory, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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